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Rantings, Ravings, and Ramblings
Congrats on Completing the Challenges!
And on all the feline love you received!
Congratulations on completing Jump Rope and Epic Arms challenges!!
Congratulations on Rope and Arms challenges
Congratulations
Congrats
Congrats!
@Lupus Sheol , @Julian4077 , @Gandhalfit , @HellYeah , @Fremen , @Anek , @BetaCorvi , @Mamatigerj , @CODawn !
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Tyler worked wonders, as usual
Theo was adorable , as usual!
I bought new shoes that should be here soon, though I don't need them for a while
(Lined Crocs for cold months; found them 65% off!)
I will be seeing Haunted Mansion on Monday!
Can't wait!
Last night you could have knocked me over with a feather!
Both kittens were on my bed !
Nobu put his head on my ribs !!
I was so happy!
And then Nobu cuddled with me today and I was a monster and made him move
If it hadn't been supper, I would have stayed!
Good: figured out next month's routine
Happy: kittens! Theo! shoes! movie!
Basics
This month's routine:
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The Miner Challenge
Alternating days of Stationary Bike and Resistance Bands, Yoga every 5th day
I would have skipped the monthly challenge, but it actually fits really well with my routine
I've not used any sort of bike in years, so it was pretty rough today
This one has no electricity, but the resistance is by dial, so I can at least do that
(It's broken but serviceable; I cannot complain!)
I really need to push myself and the programs have been too easy to take easy
(If that makes sense?)
This way I can use higher resistance (both bike and bands) to really press into things
This brat.
He will sleep against my pillows, but I'm not allowed to touch him?!?
Papa saw a bunny! This is one of the kittens born in our garden!
Good: made and started to follow my routine
Happy: my internet sleuthing was successful and Mom's happy!
@CODawn , @Anek
Basics
My resistance bands are still in good form!
Dad has used them occasionally, so I knew they were okay, but I'm glad at their condition
I'd forgotten so many of the pieces of exercise equipment I had before finding this site
Cardio warmup is going to consist of a miniature elliptical machine and small trampoline
I think I might use the large inflatable exercise ball on yoga days
I was going to continue with jump rope as warmup, but the basement ceiling is too low
So far I'm liking things! That may change with how I feel tomorrow, though!
Coffee is steeping for my first attempt at cold brew. Fingers crossed!
Good: chores done
Happy: fajitas for supper!
A decent attempt, @Gandhalfit
Thank you, @Tileenah !
Basics
I need to be careful of my right shoulder and left elbow with the resistance bands
I can definitely feel them more than I should right now
I made better progress with the bike today!
The cold brew is offensively bitter. I either steeped it too long (12 hours), or it was the dark roast beans
I got more premade for tomorrow (I had none this morning ) and new medium roast beans to try again tomorrow
Haunted Mansion tomorrow!
And then my sister and a few family members for supper!
Nobu somehow got himself stuck in the garage
At least since this morning, maybe since last night
He's fine, just demanded attention from all of us
The problem of a bigger house and sometimes asocial cats
Good: bike progress
Happy: co-op has some great coffee options to play with!
I used to get nervous when I couldn't find Chelsea in my tiny apartment before leaving in the morning. She was either on top of the closet, inside the closet if I left it open, "outside" on the "porch" or just on the desk behind the computer screen on the warm router...
I can't imagine the kind of stress I would get into looking for a cat in a big house. Still, Nobu is okay so yay
Considering how I felt when Nox was hiding one time,
@Gandhalfit , terrifying is a good word.
Way too many spaces a small cat can fit into!
Nobu? We just thought he was being distant. Until Dad found him, we didn't know he was missing
.
He's all better now!
Basics
I have had a full day, but it's been great!
Got everything done this morning
Exercising went very well!
I'm getting used to everything and may be able to up the resistance soon!
I am very glad tomorrow is yoga; my left leg is feeling very strained
Great for my stretching... eventually...
Haunted Mansion was excellent! I loved the depth they gave to the characters. It was 2 hours, but didn't feel it at all. There are plenty of big names and seeing some of their characters was a joy!
If you're interested in a family film with minor thrills, I highly recommend it!
As a bonus, the theatre is lovely! Small and charming!
Two of my cousins and the son of one of them came to visit
They're my favorites of all of the family
And my sister is doing well! Always the best to see her!
Nobu cuddled for hours last night. I got tons of pictures, and this is my favorite:
He's perfect
Good & Happy: full and great day
Basics
Went with a very simple yoga routine
I may change that
I like to feel more than a minor stretch while doing yoga
Something to think about in the coming days!
It's been delightfully quiet
My second attempt at cold brew didn't go well
Still so bitter!
I have some beans left, so I may try again with a shorter brewing time
The flavor is much better with the lighter roast
The kittens spent most of the day sleeping upstairs
Nox had my bed. Of course.
I'm trying a new recipe for supper tomorrow
Fingers crossed!
Good & Happy: quiet, slow day
Basics
Upped the resistance strength!
I'll probably up it again after the next yoga day
I'm going to look into some core workouts, too
I'm getting much better with my current routine and would like to expand a bit
All great things!
Tried a new restaurant for lunch
The veggie wrap was both yummy and not the fried chicken sandwich!
My self control won!
It's been a lovely quiet day
Nox was once again on my bed and I could look but not touch
Nobu played with my brother for a while and they both had a blast!
Good: self control
Happy: enjoyed exercising in a way I haven't in a while
Basics
Had a bit of a back step on the bike
My schedule had the morning before breakfast as the only good time to exercise
That's something I really try not to do
The bike was the result
Not a bad time, just not great
I did find some core exercises to try with the resistance bands, though!
And I was so happy earlier
NOX WAS PURRING AS I PET HIM! HE LET ME SCRATCH AROUND HIS HEAD!! HE GNAWED ON MY FINGERS!!!
He's warming up to me!!
(Considering Nobu has been ignoring me, it's absolutely wonderful!)
Now if he could stay on my bed when I join him...
Good: got through the day
Happy: NOX!!!
Cats, go figure
@Gandhalfit
Basics
Added core exercises with the band!
I'll definitely be upping the resistance on Tuesday
The only thing I'm really feeling as I exercise is the tricep extensions
There's very little soreness after the fact, too
The great thing about resistance bands is that I can add more to the handles at once.
It'd be awkward, but I can have a total of 150 pounds at once if necessary
(I highly doubt it'll ever get necessary)
Nobu is still ignoring me, even if I make noise to catch his attention
Nox is letting me pet him more
It doesn't even out, but it is a silver lining
This month hit me hard earlier
I've not felt pain like that since I was a teen
That's... fun...
If my regular rhythm holds, the pain should be gone tomorrow
These last few months changes have been happening and they really don't need to. Really. Please.
Good: added exercises
Happy: (ish) the pain is almost entirely ignorable now
Thank you, @Mamatigerj !
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The Miner Challenge
I was not up to even yoga today
If I'm feeling better tomorrow, I'll skip yoga entirely
I certainly got a rest day today!
If I'm still feeling like today, though, I'll try pressing through the yoga
Nobu cuddled with me last night!!!
It was lovely!
Nox decided my unmade bed was his spot this morning, so my bed didn't get made for a few hours
He also scratched at the bathroom door to get in??
First time for everything!
Also a first: I made sushi!
Tasty, tasty sushi!
I just need to cut the rolls smaller
6 pieces were a bit too big
Good: made sushi
Happy: Nobu! Nox! Kittens!
Basics
Went with yoga today
Just feeling tired, thankfully
It's been a very quiet, relaxing day
I had a kitten cuddle!
This was taken a second too late
His head was in my hand!
He spent most of today with me
This is after falling asleep on Dad's lap last night
Still salty over that one...
Good: exercised
Happy: Nobu!
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Today was a minor setback
Very tired and absolutely no motivation
Tomorrow is laundry, though, which will push routine on me
It'll definitely be a better day!
Nox wanted attention!!
He was very upset I had to take a shower and insisted on attention after it!
He came up to me !!!
Baby steps are steps!
Good: took a shower
Happy: NOX!!!
Ignoring a cat is the best way to draw it's attention
Nox is turning out to be that way, @NancyTree !
Basics
Used the resistance bands instead of the bike, but I did exercise!
Increased the resistance again
I'll go up to 50 pounds next time
I think I'll be doubling up soon
Still so tired, but I'm at the end of this month, thankfully
Bee tomorrow!
Nox let me pet him on my bed, and then followed me to the hall to get more attention!!
He's also coming downstairs more often!
Nobu has cuddled with me the last 2 nights
Yesterday he was not best pleased with my strange position, but he made it work!
Good: exercised
Happy: kittens!
Lookit that cuddly lil' kitto! What an absolute champ!
@GentleOx !
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The Miner Challenge
Bee worked me over well!
There were times I was reminding myself I had a head massage to end things
I put something out in my lower back a few days ago
Didn't know if it was out or just muscular until I saw Bee
Tyler was able to put it back to rights, thankfully
Took a nap, too
Last night I desperately wanted my water, which I forgot on the bookshelf
I could not make myself move
That's a full sprawl!
Good: saw Bee and Tyler
Happy: Bee says my back is showing definition from the resistance bands!
Move a sleeping cat you shan't. I admire your patience though.
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The festival was mostly boring, but I expected that
My sister was there the entire time, which helped
We missed the first act of the concert
We only learned about the band because of this tour, though, so we didn't miss it
VV was fun
He's very stationary, but great about making eye contact
Andy, of BVB, moves
He did make eye contact, but it was hard to see him at times
Small venue pro: we were 10 feet from the stage
Small venue con: my ears may still be ringing tomorrow, even with plugs
I may not have a voice tomorrow...
I miss my cats. Nox wanted attention this morning!
Good: went to the concert
Happy: CONCERT!!
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The Miner Challenge
Caught up on The Miner
Had a very relaxing day
Very happily home with my babies!
It was great to spend the day yesterday and night with my sister
(She had to work today)
But I'm so relieved to be home
All 3 felines allowed at least a pet, if not a kiss
None wanted to be held
Nox is on my bed right now and if he stays, I may just get some more bed cuddles!
An amusing memory from last night:
Someone in the crowd yelled out, "I love you, Andy!"
It wasn't the clearest and Andy ran with it, asking: "Who's Randy?" and dedicated the next song to Randy
It made us chuckle
Good: survived the day after the concert
Happy: back home with my babies
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The Miner Challenge
I fell asleep on the couch last night and woke up when my dad came downstairs
Then I fell back asleep until 9
So Nox being on my bed? Potential kitten cuddles?? My comfy bed after a night sleeping on a couch ???
Casper did sleep on the top of the couch, though
For all it was the first time I was away from the kittens, it was actually the first for Casper, too
Baby wanted some love!
(And the kittens took it much better )
In much better news: bought my Nutcracker tickets!
The theatre gave me a presale code, presumably for attending last year
My sister and I will have a blast!
I decided to take one more day off exercising
I'm feeling tired and just wanted a quiet day with the family
I had that, thankfully!
Good: went to the store
Happy: future event with my sister!
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They were slow climbers, though
Last night wasn't fun
The teeth chattering chills were the worst bit
Nobu cuddles helped my legs, at least
Today's been much better!
I only managed the climber taps, but laundry is done
Things are just tender right now
I almost had both kittens with me last night
Nobu followed me up (after a short sleep on the couch) and Nox had already been on my bed
I got most of the way under the covers when there was a loud noise and suddenly no kittens
I think Nox moved and startled Nobu
The lights were off, though, so who knows?
Good: feeling much better
Happy: feline attention while unwell
Happy: feline attention while unwell
Get even better
Awww that little tongue!!
The day I catch one of the kittens with their tongue out, I may perish, @Anek !
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The Miner Challenge
I sat up and my back went out
How? How ??
It's hurting right now, but I'll get used to it
If it shifts too much (back in, then out again), I'll make an appointment with Tyler
Nobu cuddled last night
He went full sprawl again!
I learned something today
In metal music there is something called a Death Growl
(My rabbit holes can be very strange)
When we were all kids, Dad* would show off a funny little vocal trick he could do
We, as kids do, mimicked him
I just wanted to share the mental image of 5 year olds death growling
(*my former Roman Catholic, current Episcopalian pastor )
Turns out, you never forget things like that...
Good: ate a salad (it's been a while...)
Happy: Nobo has been demanding attention!
Healing thoughts and prayers for your back
I'm sorry. More healing vibes for your back